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Microsoft wants the government to prevent abuse of facial recognition

Microsoft president Brad Smith is calling on the federal government to step in and pass laws to prevent the abuse of facial recognition technologies.

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  Microsoft's new Edge browser will support Chrome extensions

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  Alibaba Group takes majority control of loss-making movie unit Alibaba Pictures with $160M share purchase

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Why Apple and Qualcomm Stocks Are Moving in Opposite Directions

American tech giant Apple (AAPL) has been known for its innovative and quality products since its inception. In the latest blow to Apple, it seems to be losing its legal battle with popular chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) in China.

Restoration Hardware, Penn National Gaming, American Eagle Outfitters, Costco Wholesale and Adobe highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Restoration Hardware, Penn National Gaming, American Eagle Outfitters, Costco Wholesale and Adobe highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Eastman Chemical Increased Its Regular Quarterly Dividend

In a press release on December 6, Eastman Chemical’s (EMN) board announced that it increased its regular quarterly cash dividend. To be eligible for the dividend, investors should hold Eastman Chemical shares at the close of December 17 in the company’s record. Eastman Chemical has increased its annual dividend for the ninth consecutive time.

China’s November Trade Data Reconfirms Slowdown Fears

On December 8, China (FXI) released its trade data for November. The country’s trade data received even more scrutiny this year amid the US-China trade war. The world’s two largest economies have been involved in a bitter trade war and have imposed tariffs on billions of dollars of each other’s goods.

Cronos-Altria Deal Boost Marijuana ETF: Will This Continue?

Altria investment in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos sparked a rally in the broad cannabis sector and the its ETF. Will the trend continue?

AutoZone, Costco and Adobe are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

AutoZone, Costco and Adobe are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Chevron, EOG Resources, Devon Energy, Occidental Petroleum and Diamondback Energy

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Chevron, EOG Resources, Devon Energy, Occidental Petroleum and Diamondback Energy

Should You Invest in the Invesco Dynamic Software ETF (PSJ)?

Sector ETF report for PSJ

AXP vs. EEFT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

AXP vs. EEFT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Stock Market News For Dec 10, 2018

Wall Street declined sharply on Friday as initial enthusiasm over a solution to the ongoing trade war the United States and China faded

PPG Completes the SEM Products Acquisition

On December 3, PPG Industries (PPG) announced that it completed the acquisition of SEM Products. PPG Industries entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SEM Products on October 18. SEM Products is a US-based manufacturer that specializes in automotive refinish products. However, PPG Industries hasn’t disclosed the deal’s financial aspects.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Hurting China, but Aren’t Helping US Much

President Trump has taken a tough stand on trade issues and has imposed tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods. Apart from the trade spat with China, Trump has targeted other trading partners also with the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

Should Apple Investors Celebrate the US-China Trade War Truce?

The United States and China have agreed to suspend hitting each other with new trade tariffs for 90 days. For Apple (AAPL) and its investors, the United States and China reaching a trade war truce should be good news. Just days before the ceasefire was announced after the G20 summit meeting in Argentina, President Donald Trump had discussed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal a plan to expand tariffs on Chinese-made goods to include products such as cell phones and laptops.

7 Events That Shaped Canopy Growth's 2018

This helps to explain why Canopy is the largest marijuana stock by market cap.

Why ‘Tariff Man’ Isn’t Happy with Market Reaction to Trade Truce

President Trump seems to be fixated on equity markets. On December 31, 2017, in response to a Fox Business article, Trump tweeted, “If the Dems (Crooked Hillary) got elected, your stocks would be down 50% from values on Election Day. Trump has always been quite quick to take credit for the stock market’s gains.

Huawei Is the Latest Flashpoint in US-China Relations

The United States and China (FXI) have been involved in a bitter spat this year. While US-China trade relations have received all the attention as the two sides have imposed duties on billions of dollars of each other’s goods (TSLA), the tussle has a political as well as diplomatic angle. The most recent flashpoint between the United States and China is over the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada.

Does HollyFrontier Have a Comfortable Cash Flow Position?

Where Is HollyFrontier’s Refining Margin Headed in Q4? In the first nine months of 2018, HollyFrontier (HFC) generated ~$1.130 billion in cash from operations. Its acquisition outflows were primarily related to its acquisition of Red Giant Oil.

What AMD’s Game Console Business Means to Investors

As game consoles have six-to-seven-year product lifecycles, AMD’s semi-custom revenue growth has diminished YoY (year-over-year). It has been five years since the launch of Sony’s PS4 (PlayStation 4).